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Here are the latest news updates from Nepal:

Breaking News

• Nepal's COVID-19 cases surge to 1,043, with 14 new cases reported in the past 24 hours. (Source: The Himalayan Times)
• The government has decided to impose a nationwide lockdown from 12:00 AM tonight to prevent the spread of COVID-19. (Source: Kantipur Daily)
• The Nepal Police has arrested 15 people for violating the lockdown rules and spreading misinformation on social media. (Source: OnlineKhabar)

Politics

• The ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) has decided to hold its 7th National Congress in Kathmandu from June 25 to 28. (Source: The Kathmandu Post)
• The opposition party, Nepali Congress, has demanded the government to take immediate action to address the economic crisis and provide relief to the people affected by the lockdown. (Source: Republica)

Economy

• The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has decided to inject NPR 100 billion into the economy to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: The Himalayan Times)
• The government has announced a package of NPR 50 billion to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) affected by the lockdown. (Source: Kantipur Daily)

Sports

• The Nepal national football team has qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers after defeating Bhutan 2-0 in the second leg of the SAFF Championship. (Source: The Kathmandu Post)
• The Nepal Cricket Association has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC World Cup League 2 tournament. (Source: OnlineKhabar)

Weather

• A low-pressure system is expected to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds to Nepal from tonight, with the possibility of landslides and flash floods. (Source: The Himalayan Times)

Please note that the news updates are subject to change and may not be up-to-date.